iconKujukushima Aquarium Umi Kirara

This aquarium introduces the creatures that inhabit Kujukushima in Saikai National Park. Approximately 370 species (16,000 individuals) including fish, dolphins and jellyfish are on display. There is a jellyfish exhibition corner, one of the largest in Japan, and a large outdoor tank, which is rare in Japan.

Kujukushima Bay Tank

Kujukushima Bay Tank

Kujukushima Dolphin’s Pool

Kujukushima Dolphin’s Pool

Jellyfish Symphony Dome

Jellyfish Symphony Dome

Provision periodAll year (open year round)
Opening hours 9:00~18: 00 (Last admission 17:30)
9:00 ~17:00 (Last admission 16:30)
Length60~90 minutes
Max. capacityUnlimited
Application acceptanceReservation required 2 days in advance
Educational Travel Experience ProgramTEL0956-28-4187

Educational Travel Experience Program

Backyard Tour

The breeding staff will guide you through the back of the aquarium, which you cannot usually see. The inquisitive curiosity is a very satisfying tour, as it answers the participants' questions immediately.

Provision periodAll year
Fee300yen
Length30 minutes
Max. capacity10 people ~50 people
Application acceptanceReservation required 1 month in advance

Hands-on Pearl Harvest

You can experience extracting pearls from Agoya oysters. The pearls that are removed can be made into a strap to take home as a souvenir.

Provision periodAll year
Fee1000yen
Length5~10minutes
Max. capacityUnlimited
Application acceptanceReservation required 3 days in advance

※We also offer pearl beading experience only (no processing).
※Please consult with us about processing other than straps.

Permanent program

Dolphin program

This program introduces dolphins' intelligence and motor skills. Japan's first great technique "jumping catch ball between dolphins" is must see. ※ We may be canceled by physical condition of dolphin.

Provision periodAll year
FeeFree (only the aquarium fee is required)
Start time10:20 /13:20 /15:20
Length20minutes

※イルカの体調によりプログラムや展示を中止する場合があります。